By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Souper Bowl with no loser

From now through Feb. 11, Guthrie County State Bank (GCSB) is sponsoring a Souper Bowl event. Everyone is asked to consider donating cans of soup at either GCSB location (Panora or Guthrie Center) or at Hometown Foods (Panora or Guthrie Center). GCSB will then match all donations with everything going to help New Opportunities feed those in need.

Soup Supper and Bake Sale Jan. 28

A freewill donation fundraiser will be held 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Panora Community Center (115 W. Main St.) to raise money for the Stark’s Performance Horses riders going to compete in the Color Breed Congress event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A variety of homemade soups and fresh baked items will be available.

Guthrie County Republican Caucuses Feb. 2

At 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, Republican caucuses will be held as follows:

• For Bayard: At the Bayard Library, 315 Main St.
• For Guthrie Center, Panora and Yale: At Panorama Elementary, 401 Panther Drive, Panora.
• For Casey: At ACGC Junior High, 3384 Indigo Ave., Adair
• For Stuart: At WCV High School, 3299 White Pole Road, Stuart

Bingo Feb. 5, 19 and 26

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary will host bingo on three Thursday evenings in February. The events will be held at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) on Feb. 5, 19 and 26. Each evening, a freewill donation meal will be served 4:45-6 p.m., with bingo from 6-8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos in Adair Feb. 13

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Adair Chamber of Commerce will host the event to raise funds for Chuckwagon Days. The event will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Community Center (308 Stuart St.) in Adair. Cost is $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. BYOB, and a limited amount of free beer will be available.

An Evening Out Feb. 13

The Guthrie County Arts Council will host its 10th annual “An Evening Out” event on Friday, Feb. 13. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at Art on State in Guthrie Center. Only 100 tickets will be sold. The evening will begin with wine and chocolate tasting at Art on State, 5-6 p.m., followed by dinner at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) at 6:15 p.m. A raffle and entertainment by Dale Menning & the Stardusters will follow 7-9 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their own beverages or purchase wine at Art on State.

Bingo in Guthrie Center

American Legion Auxiliary 124 will hold Saturday night bingo at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) on Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Souper Bowl with no loser

From now through Feb. 11, Guthrie County State Bank (GCSB) is sponsoring a Souper Bowl event. Everyone is asked to consider donating cans of soup at either GCSB location (Panora or Guthrie Center) or at Hometown Foods (Panora or Guthrie Center). GCSB will then match all donations with everything going to help New Opportunities feed those in need.

Chili Cookoff and Bingo in Casey Jan. 24

Chili entries can be brought to the Casey Community Center from 4-5 p.m. with a freewill dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Entries will be awarded in four categories (spiciest, most unique, best overall, and people’s choice). Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bingo in Guthrie Center

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold three Saturday night bingo events in the coming months at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 2098 State St. The events will be held on Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Soup Supper and Bake Sale Jan. 28

A freewill donation fundraiser will be held 5-8 p.m. on Jan. 28 at the Panora Community Center (115 W. Main St.) to raise money for the Stark’s Performance Horses riders going to compete in the Color Breed Congress event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A variety of homemade soups and fresh baked items will be available.

Guthrie County Republican Caucuses Feb. 2

At 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, Republican caucuses will be held as follows:

• For Bayard: At the Bayard Library, 315 Main St.
• For Guthrie Center, Panora and Yale: At Panorama Elementary, 401 Panther Drive, Panora.
• For Casey: At ACGC Junior High, 3384 Indigo Ave., Adair
• For Stuart: At WCV High School, 3299 White Pole Road, Stuart

Guthrie County Hospital Bingo Feb. 5, 19 and 26

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary will host bingo on three Thursday evenings in February. The events will be held at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) on Feb. 5, 19 and 26. Each evening, a freewill donation meal will be served 4:45-6 p.m., with bingo from 6-8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos in Adair Feb. 13

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Adair Chamber of Commerce will host the event to raise funds for Chuckwagon Days. The event will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Community Center (308 Stuart St.) in Adair. Cost is $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. BYOB, and a limited amount of free beer will be available.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Upcoming events open to the public at the Panora Library include:

• Card-making class, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:30-6:30 pm.
• Storytime for kids 5 and younger, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Page Turner book club, Friday, Jan. 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
• Kids’ craft (origami), Tuesday, Jan. 27, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

Community Free Meal in Panora Jan. 21

Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) welcomes everyone to enjoy a free meal on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The meal includes pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, corn, macaroni casserole, cherry dessert and ice cream. 

Chili Cookoff and Bingo in Casey Jan. 24

Chili entries can be brought to the Casey Community Center from 4-5 p.m. with a freewill dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Entries will be awarded in four categories (spiciest, most unique, best overall, and people’s choice). Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bingo in Guthrie Center

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold three Saturday night bingo events in the coming months at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 2098 State St. The events will be held on Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Guthrie County Hospital Bingo Feb. 5, 19, and 26

The Guthrie County Hospital Foundation and Auxiliary will host bingo on three Thursday evenings in February. The events will be held at the Guthrie Center Activity Center (209 State St.) on Feb. 5, 19 and 26. Each evening, a freewill donation meal will be served 4:45-6 p.m., with bingo from 6-8 p.m.

Dueling Pianos in Adair Feb. 13

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Adair Chamber of Commerce will host the event to raise funds for Chuckwagon Days. The event will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Community Center (308 Stuart St.) in Adair. Cost is $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. BYOB, and a limited amount of free beer will be available.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

American Legion Chicken Dinner Jan. 18

The Guthrie Center American Legion (Post 124) will hold a fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 507 State St.  

Community Free Meal in Panora Jan. 21

Faith Bible Church (2096 Highway 4, Panora) welcomes everyone to enjoy a free meal on Wednesday, Jan. 21 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The meal includes pulled pork on a bun, coleslaw, corn, macaroni casserole, cherry dessert and ice cream. 

Chil Cookoff and Bingo in Casey Jan. 24

Chili entries can be brought to the Casey Community Center from 4-5 p.m. with a freewill dinner beginning at 5:30 p.m. Entries will be awarded in four categories (spiciest, most unique, best overall, and people’s choice). Bingo begins at 6:30 p.m.

Bingo in Guthrie Center

American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 124 will hold three Saturday night bingo events in the coming months at the Guthrie Center Activity Center, 2098 State St. The events will be held on Jan. 24, Feb. 28 and March 28. A freewill donation dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m. with bingo starting at 7 p.m.

Dueling Pianos in Adair Feb. 13

On Friday, Feb. 13, the Adair Chamber of Commerce will host the event to raise funds for Chuckwagon Days. The event will run from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Community Center (308 Stuart St.) in Adair. Cost is $40 pre-sale and $50 at the door. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be available. BYOB, and a limited amount of free beer will be available.

By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette

The Panora Public Library has several events planned for the month of January.

• Thursday, Jan. 15, the winter reading challenge begins.
• Thursday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m., the Find Your Family Genealogy Club will meet. All are welcome.
• Friday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 17, a puzzle and board game swap will be held at the library.

For more information on any of these offerings, call the library at 641-755-2529.